EPA GHGRP · reporting year 2023 · Waste
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management - GHG emissions profile
Scope 1 reported greenhouse-gas emissions across 1 reporting facility in 1 state, from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
- MT CO₂e (2023)
- 41K
- Reporting facilities
- 1
- States covered
- 1
- Overall rank
- #1674
Data updated May 2026
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management is a waste company that reported 41K metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions in 2023 across 1 reporting facility in 1 state, per EPA GHGRP data covering 2011–2023. Emissions decreased 35% over the tracked period.
Emissions Insight: Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management reported 41K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, placing it at rank #1674 among all EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporters and #399 within the Waste category. The company operates 1 reporting facility distributed across 1 state, giving an average of approximately 41K metric tons of CO2e per facility. Only sites emitting 25,000+ metric tons of CO2e annually are required to report, so these figures represent the company's largest operational emitters rather than its entire carbon footprint.
Classified in the Waste sector (NAICS code 562212), Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management sits alongside peers subject to the same reporting thresholds under 40 CFR Part 98. Across the 13 reporting years on record (2011–2023), the data shows a decline of 35.3% in annual emissions. This multi-year lens is critical because year-on-year variation may reflect production volume, fuel mix, facility acquisitions or divestitures, and efficiency upgrades rather than underlying operational intensity.
For analysts and policy users, the key takeaway is that this profile reflects self-reported Scope 1 combustion, process, and fugitive emissions verified by the EPA, not Scope 2 purchased electricity or Scope 3 value-chain emissions. When comparing Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management to other large emitters, weight the 1-facility footprint against the 41K MT total to understand concentration risk. California SB 253 and SEC climate disclosure rules will push many GHGRP reporters toward broader Scope 1–3 reporting over the next reporting cycles, so this EPA baseline will remain the comparable backbone for tracking corporate carbon performance.
Reported emissions over time
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management annual reported GHG emissions, 2011–2023
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management reported 41K MT CO₂e in 2023, compared with 64K MT in 2011 - a decline of 35.3% across the EPA GHGRP reporting record.
Facilities (1)
| Facility | Location | Emissions (MT CO2e) |
|---|---|---|
| TAJIGUAS LANDFILL Waste | GAVIOTA, CA | 41K |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much greenhouse gas does Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management emit? ▼
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management reported 41K metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in 2023, according to EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data covering 1 reporting facility across 1 state.
How does Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management rank among U.S. emitters? ▼
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management is ranked #1674 overall among all EPA GHGRP reporting companies and #399 within the Waste sector.
Is Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management increasing or decreasing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management's emissions have decreased by 35.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
How many facilities does Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management operate? ▼
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management has 1 facilities reporting to the EPA GHGRP across 1 state. Each facility emitting 25,000+ metric tons of CO2e per year is required to report.
What industry is Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management in? ▼
Santa Barbara County Department of Public Works Resource Recovery & Waste Management is classified in the Waste sector (NAICS code 562212). Industry classification is based on EPA reporting categories.
Where does this emissions data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), which requires U.S. facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons of CO2e annually to report. Data is self-reported by facilities and undergoes EPA verification.
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